Instagram finally lets you add a unique caption to each carousel slide

Instagram has launched a long-awaited update that will shift creators' carousel strategy: you can now add a unique caption to each individual slide in a carousel feed post.

The feature is a strong addition for tutorials, product breakdowns and storytelling micro-blogs. Instead of cramming a wall of text into one main caption or relying on screen-reader-unfriendly text overlays, you can guide your audience through a post slide by slide - across up to 20 frames, which can be photos, videos, or a mix of both.

Because the captions change dynamically with every swipe, it is also a fresh way to keep viewers engaged.

How it works: when creating a new carousel post, you will see a toggle to turn on "Multiple Captions." From there, add a unique caption to each photo or video, then publish as usual.

One limitation: multiple captions are only available when posting a new carousel - you cannot add individual captions to carousels you have already published. If you do not see the feature yet, check for updates in your app store.